Alright lets check this out

idk abt your definition of grooming but in this case, the fl clearly have never viewed him as a love interest nor did she expressed any romantic interest towards the guy. It's been mentioned several times how she only saw him as a kid, like her younger brother. Its only grooming if she's been manipulating the guy since he was a kid. Btw I am not in any way tryna defend the predatory nature of this comic. I still find it morally wrong to be with or engage in seggsual activities with people u "practically raised" or people who are so much younger than you, like 21 yrs old while ur 33yrs old. It could be grooming but we all know the guy is the one pursuing her but she's not right either. Anyways, they're adults. Let's just remember not to be like the fl irl